_To the Same._
_Oxon, Nov. 5, 1736._ _Dearest Sir_,
HEREWITH I have sent you seven pounds to pay for Mr. _Henry_’s Commentary. Dear Esqr. _Thorold_ lately made me a present of ten guineas, so that now (for ever blessed be the divine goodness) I can send you more than I thought for. In time, I hope to pay the apothecary’s bill. If I forget your favours, I shall also forget my GOD. Say nothing of your receiving this money, only give thanks, give hearty thanks to our good and gracious GOD for his infinite, unmerited mercy to me, the vilest of the sons of men. Oh, dear Sir, may such instances of free grace strengthen your faith, and make you put your sole trust and confidence in the LORD your GOD. For he hath said, _I will never leave thee nor forsake thee_. Have not you experienced his loving kindness and mercy, in supporting you under your sickness? Methinks I feel you have. May you experience it more and more! Did not CHRIST give you the meeting last _Sunday_? I hope he did, nay I am sure he did, if our hearts were duly prepared by faith and repentance to receive him; but without an entire resignation of ourselves to GOD, and a thorough renunciation of all worldly and corrupt affections, all GOD’s ordinances will profit nothing. Your reverend brother’s kind letter I hope to answer soon, and to send him also a small parcel of books. The good LORD sanctify them to his own glory, and the good of souls. I find dear Mr. _Pauncefoot_ is still afflicted, but bid him be of good cheer. In his latter end he may yet greatly increase. When we are weak, then are we strong. There is hope concerning his legacy. Let us in the mean while continue instant in prayer in behalf of this our dear and worthy friend. Good man! salute him kindly in my name. Beg his prayers for my unworthy self, and tell him I will write as soon as possible. The gospel flourishes at _Oxon_. Our society here, blessed be GOD, goes on well. I received the papers and thank you. How does dear Mrs. _H._? The divine blessing rest on you both. My prayer night and day is, that you may be saved. Salute all friends by name. From Dearest Sir,
Your unworthy friend and humble servant,